dpcprints has gone bonkers - DPChallenge Forums

07/09/2003 05:22:47 PM · #1

new site perhaps slipping out early?

07/09/2003 05:26:48 PM · #2

Woah! It looks nice. And shows the best sellers! sweet...

07/09/2003 05:28:42 PM · #3

Remember the thread the other week looking for improvement suggestions? The changes that are being put in place right now are the direct result of those suggestions.

It seems though that some of the scripts are trying to include code from the test server, which has been moved over. That's getting worked out now.

The end result (we hope) will be a web site that is more attractive and friendly to buyers.

-Terry

07/09/2003 05:31:09 PM · #4

i can already tell that it look waaaayyy better to my eyes at least. i love the new print pages with what seem to be larger preview photos. cool stuff

07/09/2003 05:38:13 PM · #5

It looks like everything should be stabilized now. If you notice anything broken please post here.

-Terry

07/09/2003 05:45:21 PM · #6

I really like the "you may also like..." section. Just curious, is this done automatically using keywords? And do the same ones show up each time?

07/09/2003 05:53:26 PM · #7

Originally posted by greenem2:

I really like the "you may also like..." section. Just curious, is this done automatically using keywords? And do the same ones show up each time?

This is done by cross-referencing the keywords and if necessary title and description to come up with a best match. If you have not already done so, be sure to fill out your keywords to get the best chance of bvuyers finding your photographs on searches!

-Terry

07/09/2003 06:03:27 PM · #8

look at this, an all 10d thread...lovely

edit: DOH

Message edited by author 2003-07-09 18:04:27.

OneSweetSin

Nikon D3000

07/09/2003 06:03:34 PM · #9

I love the names the way they are now =o) The site looks pretty good one tiny tiny complaint the toolbar at the top doesn't have DPChallenge like before...lol but I found a link back to here at the bottom of the page.

07/09/2003 06:06:22 PM · #10

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:

I like the fact that DPC Prints is separating itself from dpchallenge somewhat. Makes it more professional.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/09/2003 06:08:11 PM · #11

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

It looks like everything should be stabilized now. If you notice anything broken please post here.

-Terry

this isn't about broken links but i've seen some of the link buttons being used with the old dpcprints background color scheme present instead of the white on the new site

frisca

Nikon D70

07/09/2003 06:08:22 PM · #12

I think the site looks great! I like the fact that its a bit more separated from DPC too. Makes it seem more professional and we might all be taken more seriously as photograph sellers. :)

Konador

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/09/2003 06:10:08 PM · #13

Originally posted by achiral:

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
It looks like everything should be stabilized now. If you notice anything broken please post here.

-Terry

this isn't about broken links but i've seen some of the link buttons being used with the old dpcprints background color scheme present instead of the white on the new site

Thats just from your cache I think... do a ctrl+refresh

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/09/2003 06:10:27 PM · #14

Originally posted by achiral:

Can you post the URL of pages where you are seeing this?

-Terry

Canon EOS-20D

07/09/2003 06:11:12 PM · #15

I think it looks much better than before. I don't want to critique too much since they haven't even officially notified but there doesn't seem to be a way for sellers to get to their store from the front page. Maybe that isn't important.

One thing that I meant to bring up before but didn't is that I wish there was a place for a small photographer bio, similiar to what we have here...location, maybe photo background, link to another site, etc.

Ooh and there's referral stats too! Lovely.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

07/09/2003 06:11:44 PM · #16

Originally posted by Konador:

Originally posted by achiral:
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
It looks like everything should be stabilized now. If you notice anything broken please post here.

-Terry

this isn't about broken links but i've seen some of the link buttons being used with the old dpcprints background color scheme present instead of the white on the new site

Thats just from your cache I think... do a ctrl+refresh

that took care of it ben, thanks

FranziskaLang

Nikon D100

07/09/2003 06:11:57 PM · #17

This looks AWESOME!!!

07/09/2003 06:14:15 PM · #18

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:

The other comments hit this on the head. A conscious decision was made to make DPChallenge less visisble on DPC prints. The change manifests itself in numerous ways (renaming from DPChallenge Prints to dpcPrints, removal of the DPChallenge link from the toolbar, removal of link to portfolio comments on DPC, etc). The idea is to present ourselves as artists selling our work rather than amateur hobbyists hoping to make an extra buck or two on the side.

Links to DPC are still present, (for example the browse by challenge option and the challenge winners' gallery, and in the FAQs), but are less prominent.

-Terry

07/09/2003 06:16:42 PM · #19

Originally posted by mk:

It's already been done, but not immediately evident. Go to your preferences page here on DPChallenge and you will see a new option to create a photographer bio. The bio will parse forum code (bold/italic, URL's, etc), and will appear in the box with your name in your print store.

-Terry

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

07/09/2003 06:21:05 PM · #20

woudln't it seem unnecessary to have a winners gallery at this point of the site then? maybe it could be called best of the best gallery

FranziskaLang

Nikon D100

07/09/2003 06:29:26 PM · #21

Why would a buyer have to read and agree to the DPChallenge user agreement? I would not feel comfortable as a user to agree to this only to buy a couple of prints ... or am I being paranoid (entirely possible :)

OneSweetSin

Nikon D3000

07/09/2003 06:33:04 PM · #22

Originally posted by FranziskaLang:

I have to agree to that comment. Why do they have to do the user agreement?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/09/2003 06:40:06 PM · #23

One thing we might want them to agree to is an explicit acknowledgement that they are purchasing single pieces of art for their own private use and not for reproduction; that copyright remains with the artist.

I think requiring them to check a box for that before their order is finalized might be reasonable.

It is also possible that visitors/shoppers might leave "rude comments" if they are not bound by the TOS with no penalty, but it seems unlikely. Maybe we can remove comments from non-DPC members if we want ....

FranziskaLang

Nikon D100

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

07/09/2003 06:40:10 PM · #24

I have another small request ... would it be possible to add a PM link (or optionally even display the user's email address if they display it over here on DPChallenge) to the artist's page on DPCPrints? That way, buyers could contact the artist, for example to request a different crop of a print.

Message edited by author 2003-07-09 18:40:26.